Bradespar S.A., through its interest in VALE, operates as a mining company in the production of iron ore and pellets, and nickel in Brazil. The company also produces copper, thermal and metallurgical coal, manganese, platinum group metals, gold, silver, and cobalt, as well as raw materials for the steel industry with applications in the stainless-steel industry, and metal alloys used in the production of various products. In addition, it operates logistics systems, including railways, ports, and terminals, as well as engages in energy generation business. Bradespar S.A. was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.